Soft Peeled Cucumber Puree
Cucumber is an incredibly mild, water-rich vegetable. Peeling it completely removes the fibrous outer skin, and blending it allows it to transform into a soft, non-acidic puree that gently hydrates a sore mouth.
Gentle for a sore mouth.
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium cucumber, fully peeled and seeds scooped out
- 1 tsp olive oil
- A tiny pinch of salt
How to make it
- Place the peeled and deseeded cucumber into a small personal blender along with the olive oil and a tiny pinch of salt.
- Puree until smooth and let sit in the fridge for 5 minutes to chill slightly before serving.
A whole-food, plant-based recipe from The Simple Healing Kitchen, created by Karen Khan, RN, RD as a companion to the cookbook for people in cancer care. This is educational nutrition information only — not medical advice. Always consult your care team.